Přečerpávací vodní elektrárna Dlouhé Stráně – exkurze

Location: Ski areál Kouty nad Desnou, 788 11 Loučná nad Desnou · Olomouc Region

Category: pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant, ČEZ

The Dlouhé Stráně pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant in the Hrubý Jeseník mountains is one of the 7 Wonders of the Czech Republic and the largest of its kind in the country. The excursion is conducted as a group bus trip from the Kouty nad Desnou ski resort – visitors travel directly into the heart of the power plant, watch a 3D film about how it works, and explore the lower or upper reservoir. School trips are available at a discounted flat rate.

Why visit this place?

• The plant has the greatest head between upper and lower reservoirs in the Czech Republic – 510.7 m – and the highest water level, at 1350 m above sea level.
• Construction began in 1978 but the plant only entered service on 20 June 1996; the cost came to roughly 6.5 billion crowns.
• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 213 visitors on Google Maps.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly two hours; the programme is aimed at upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 58 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Excursions held on fixed dates – see booking system on the website. Weekends and school holidays only, usually May to October.
• Typical visit: 120 min
• Admission: adults 240 CZK, children 70 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 213 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided excursion into the power plant by bus from Kouty nad Desnou. Commentary on the construction history, the pumped-storage principle and electricity generation, plus a 3D film.

Official website: https://www.dlouhe-strane.cz/

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